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Looking under the hood, it's looks very tight to do anything like timing belt or anything else. Does not appear to be much of a DIY type. https://www.blauparts.com/blog/vw-golf-timing-belt-replacement-18t20v.html

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I am specifically looking for a M/T and the Outback looks least objectionable. As I could use the space and AWD is a bonus plus ground clearance. I have the following questions: Which years of the 2.5L are definitively free of the dreaded head gasket issue? Some sources say the issue existed...

The timing belt looks tight like on every Japanese sidewinder. Lack of cargo space, i.e. no wagon version.

TSX - the engine bay looks a little tight for a DIY-selfer. I gotta give this to Subaru, their engine layout makes maintenance easier than these sidewinder Japanese variants. They would be perfect if they did not have constant head gasket issues. Matrix, Pontiac Vibe, Corolla - all too small...

I know from experience these European vehicles are generally less reliable, more expensive to fix. that goes for BMW, Audi, probably VW.. Never had the latter two just the nightmare stories I keep hearing. Not really interested in engaging that path. Oh and add MB to the list. It's too bad...

I responded on ... Monday at 4:47 PM The thing that stops me with Accord is tight engine bay, looks like a nightmare DIY vehicle. Plus not much cargo area. There is something neat about Subaru or Volvo wagons. Maybe I should consider an older Volvo. Do they make stick-shift wagons? Meaning...

That kind of reinforces my opinion about Subaru. I think I am ready to look for anything else at this point. Unless an outback is really really cheap. The purpose of this vehicle is two-fold. I need a more economical daily driver. I have a nice Yukon with a 6.2L and corresponding MPG. Even...

AWD is certainly a bonus. Stick is a requirement. I zeroed in the Subaru primary because of cargo space Outback has and stick availability and AWD being 3rd on that priorities list. But I am not married to Subaru. I would consider a Jetta 1.8Tsi. I think ease of maintenance has to be up there...

My family always had Subarus and always had issues with them. Multiple head gaskets, transmission failures. Engine swapped. Currently have a 1998 Legacy in which neither the engine nor transmission are original. And it's at just over 200K miles which is really not all that much. When we got...

The mystery has been resolved, it was the crank position sensor. It started starting, gradually better and better. Today started without hitting any throttle at all. Cranked for 6-8 seconds and then started. Upon examining the crank pos sensor, some oil was on the connector. Resulting in weak/...

I was under the impression the tranny has already been swapped by the PO. But it doesn't matter. Maybe I can sell it as a $1000 parts car. Lots of parts adding up to at least $1,000. The interesting thing is, it never overheated, the gauges read normal, there is no obvious leak, or smoke, or...

all of a sudden I got poor idle, it was impossible to idle, it would die. I pulled the codes, it had P0106 if I remember correctly. A quick search said it 's the MAP sensor on top of EGR. Swapped that and to no avail. Got my mechanic involved, he on a hunch pulled compression readings and at...

Yeah, all the sensors have correct readings based on Forscan. It passes the Key-on-engine-off test and the engine-on test. Started today after 8 seconds of cranking and some light gas pedal. I shouldn't have to do that in a fuel injection vehicle. So not clear what the malfunction that's still...

It does not have a single coolant temp sensor, there temp sensor that is screwed into the head but there isn't one touching the coolant. What is it about it that makes it start when it's warm (within 2 hours) and much harder when it's cold overnight? Nothing else changes but temperature. I will...

The engine has 52K miles on it. It runs very well and feels strong. No smoke and no issues operating. I an run key-on-engine-on test inside of Forscan. could it be just the throttle body needs to be cleaned?

after the camshaft position sensor, the crank position sensor has been replaced and it began to start. Still hard starts but much easier than before (which was impossible and hasn't started in months prioro to this) . Usually stars on the 3rd or 4th attempt, with each attempt being probably 10...

The Camshaft position sensor has been replaced, MAF fixed, it's getting no codes now at all. Still no start. Can the Forscan software make an injector open? The spark plugs are dry and not getting any gas. Gas goes all the way to the rail but no further. It's getting spark.

have a Ford guy on site, he thinks the injectors are not grounding, or not being grounded. Possibly the computer faulty, the driver module in it. He checked it with a device that lights up. Yes, IAT is all good now, reading 26C, no codes with anything. KOEF test no codes. No codes with...

MAF sensor has been replaced, its code went away. The Intake Air Temp sensor code also went away, right now I am getting no codes at all via Forscan and was able to confirm it with an Actron scanner. Crank, camshaft pos sensors all pass. Watching in real time. All 10 injectors pass, show no...